POCKET TALES YEAR 6 MR HI-TECH
Pocket Tales Series
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What’s inside...
Join young inventor Tim as he embarks on a high-tech adventure with his latest creation, Mr. Hi-Tech, a robot designed to help with daily chores. When the robot starts developing its own ideas, Tim must navigate through challenges and unexpected dangers. Pocket Tales, part of Pocket Reads, offers a superb collection of quality books across various genres including Pocket Sci-Fi, Pocket Facts, and Pocket Chillers. The beautifully illustrated fiction and captivating non-fiction readers are designed to engage even the most reluctant readers and are carefully leveled to the National Curriculum to ensure progression.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-12
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of advancing technology as portrayed in 'Mr. Hi-Tech'?
How would you feel if you had a robot friend like Mr. Hi-Tech? What activities would you want to do together?
Can you imagine a world where technology does almost everything for us? What would we do with all our free time?
How did the characters in the book handle their problems? What would you have done differently if you were in their shoes?
What do you think is the most important message the book 'Mr. Hi-Tech' is trying to convey?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about technology and its role in our lives.
Link discussions to real-life technology use in your family, distinguishing between fiction and reality.
Ask your child to draw or describe their ideal futuristic gadget after reading, to stimulate creative thinking.
Share your own experiences with technology, both positive and negative, to foster a deeper dialogue.
End conversations with asking your child how tales like 'Mr. Hi-Tech' inspire them to think differently about the future.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Technology Responsibly
Explanation: Mr. Hi-Tech, the protagonist, utilizes technology to solve various challenges, demonstrating its potential when used wisely.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use technology as a tool for learning and creativity, rather than just for entertainment.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, Mr. Hi-Tech encounters and resolves different technological mishaps, showing the importance of critical thinking and innovation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to approach problems methodically and think of creative solutions in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Collaboration
Explanation: Mr. Hi-Tech often collaborates with other characters to fix issues, highlighting the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Kids are taught the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, useful in school projects and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: Each time a gadget fails, Mr. Hi-Tech analyzes what went wrong, illustrating the learning process through trial and error.
Real-World Application: This teaches children resilience and the educational value of making errors, fostering a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Mr. Hi-Tech's adventures require him to adapt to unpredictable situations, underscoring the skill of adaptability.
Real-World Application: Children learn to adjust to changes and new environments, a crucial skill for navigating life's ups and downs.